Bruno Ravella
@brunoravella.bsky.social
Freelance international opera director. Next La Boheme at New Zealand Opera. Represented by Sally Donegani at Maestro Arts
Boheme review in!
William Dart review: Why NZ Opera's La Boheme is a must-see this season
The 1947 Parisian setting adds charm, with falling snow and captivating lighting.
www.nzherald.co.nz
June 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Boheme review in!
Well it’s official! Der Rosenkavalier coming back to @garsingtonopera.bsky.social next year. Looking forward to reviving it where it started, without the covid restrictions on stage and in the auditorium!
June 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Well it’s official! Der Rosenkavalier coming back to @garsingtonopera.bsky.social next year. Looking forward to reviving it where it started, without the covid restrictions on stage and in the auditorium!
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Der Rosenkavalier at
@garsingtonopera.bsky.social
a few years ago: one of the most exquisitely directed productions I know. See what Bruno Ravella did with the Presentation of the Rose (Madison Leonard as Sophie, Hanna Hipp as Octavian). Genius.
It returns in 2026.
youtu.be/Ek2fj03ZkV8
@garsingtonopera.bsky.social
a few years ago: one of the most exquisitely directed productions I know. See what Bruno Ravella did with the Presentation of the Rose (Madison Leonard as Sophie, Hanna Hipp as Octavian). Genius.
It returns in 2026.
youtu.be/Ek2fj03ZkV8
Presentation of the Rose (Der Rosenkavalier - Strauss) sung by Madison Leonard and
YouTube video by Sempre Artists
youtu.be
May 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Der Rosenkavalier at
@garsingtonopera.bsky.social
a few years ago: one of the most exquisitely directed productions I know. See what Bruno Ravella did with the Presentation of the Rose (Madison Leonard as Sophie, Hanna Hipp as Octavian). Genius.
It returns in 2026.
youtu.be/Ek2fj03ZkV8
@garsingtonopera.bsky.social
a few years ago: one of the most exquisitely directed productions I know. See what Bruno Ravella did with the Presentation of the Rose (Madison Leonard as Sophie, Hanna Hipp as Octavian). Genius.
It returns in 2026.
youtu.be/Ek2fj03ZkV8
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Opera North is on Bluesky 🎉 We're new here, so do say hello and help hook us up with all things #opera!
And to those we used to chat to on a *certain other platform* (ahem) and haven't seen for a while:
And to those we used to chat to on a *certain other platform* (ahem) and haven't seen for a while:
March 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Opera North is on Bluesky 🎉 We're new here, so do say hello and help hook us up with all things #opera!
And to those we used to chat to on a *certain other platform* (ahem) and haven't seen for a while:
And to those we used to chat to on a *certain other platform* (ahem) and haven't seen for a while:
Fantastic dress rehearsal of Festen at the @royaloperahouse.bsky.social this afternoon. Powerful music and storytelling, incredible cast with no weak links. Go go go!
February 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Fantastic dress rehearsal of Festen at the @royaloperahouse.bsky.social this afternoon. Powerful music and storytelling, incredible cast with no weak links. Go go go!
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#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
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As usual, there were less outstanding opera productions than concerts (going to be a bigger one), but plenty of standout performances and two rich comedies in Wexford and Dublin. A survey from self and colleagues for @theartsdesk.bsky.social theartsdesk.com/opera/best-2...
Best of 2024: Opera
Ireland takes the palm for best of 2024, with Wexford hitting comic heights among its three rarities in Donizettian let’s-make-an-opera, while Irish National Opera gave us a world-class Salome, a Viva...
theartsdesk.com
December 27, 2024 at 10:53 AM
As usual, there were less outstanding opera productions than concerts (going to be a bigger one), but plenty of standout performances and two rich comedies in Wexford and Dublin. A survey from self and colleagues for @theartsdesk.bsky.social theartsdesk.com/opera/best-2...
Bye bye Bergamo. You’ve been good to me.
November 17, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Bye bye Bergamo. You’ve been good to me.
We’ve opened Zoraida di Granata at the Donizetti Festival in Bergamo! Teatro sociale in the citta alta. One act to go
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 PM
We’ve opened Zoraida di Granata at the Donizetti Festival in Bergamo! Teatro sociale in the citta alta. One act to go
Here we go! Dress rehearsal of Zoraida di Granata here at the Teatro Sociale in Bergamo for the Donizetti Festival. Stunning theatre
November 13, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Here we go! Dress rehearsal of Zoraida di Granata here at the Teatro Sociale in Bergamo for the Donizetti Festival. Stunning theatre
Last lighting tweaks before the dress rehearsal of Zoraida di Granata here at the Donizetti Festival in Bergamo
November 13, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Last lighting tweaks before the dress rehearsal of Zoraida di Granata here at the Donizetti Festival in Bergamo
Tonight, dress rehearsal of Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux at the Teatro Donizetti here in Bergamo. I’ve never heard it and looking forward. Directed by #StephenLangridge
November 12, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Tonight, dress rehearsal of Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux at the Teatro Donizetti here in Bergamo. I’ve never heard it and looking forward. Directed by #StephenLangridge
Just celebrating beauty and humanity. Reading with a negroni on the hills above Bergamo, in the sun, on my day off, with delicious free extra bits to savour. Trying Bluesky thinking.
November 10, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Just celebrating beauty and humanity. Reading with a negroni on the hills above Bergamo, in the sun, on my day off, with delicious free extra bits to savour. Trying Bluesky thinking.
Just joined - migrating from ex bird to blue skies. Looking for like-minded peeps - and existing friends.
November 9, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Just joined - migrating from ex bird to blue skies. Looking for like-minded peeps - and existing friends.